The IEP emphasizes the establishment and development of a system of rules for European governance (structure, institutions and EU treaty reforms). Current reform debates, especially those regarding treaty reforms and long-term trends of European Integration, are analysed and evaluated by interdisciplinary means and from many different perspectives.
Differentiation has become the new normal in the European Union (EU) and one of the most crucial matters in defining its future. A certain degree of differentiation has always been part of the European integration project since its early days. …
The next European elections in May 2019 will be held in the context of rising populism, protectionism and nationalistic tendencies in Europe. Furthermore, since the first direct Parliament elections 40 years ago, the constantly decreasing turnouts in the European Elections …
Euroscepticism, democratic deficit and low electoral turnout are affecting all EU countries. Across the EU, we are witnessing extensive protests or forms of active citizenship, ranging from pro rule of law protests in Romania and Bulgaria, recent anti-populism and pro EU in Germany or anti-austerity movements in Greece. In this context, how can we use most of these civic manifestations to debate the future of the EU? These movements require special attention for a proper understanding of the values their supporters stand for.
Despite the fact that discussions regarding the potential disintegration of the EU have recently continued, and in light of the multiple crises and not least the imminent withdrawal of the United Kingdom, advancement of the European project of integration is currently the imminent subject…
In Germany, the potential for Euroscepticism is increasing and the hitherto generally predominant and distinctive pro-European consensus has begun to crumble. This has also opened up room for populist Euroscepticism, which is supported more by emotions than by actual facts …
Europawissenschaftliches Netzwerk Deutschland (END) and Junges Europawissenschaftliches Netzwerk (JEN) are the expressions of the close cooperation…
In the face of the ongoing economic, monetary and financial crisis in Europe, citizens, politicians and academics increasingly discuss the costs of the European Union. The value of Europe, however, seems to remain unrecognized within this discussion…